Question 15
Baptism and Temptation of JesusJohn hesitated to baptize Jesus because
- A.Jesus was a Galilean and not from Judea
- B.Jesus was not a sinner
- C.John considered himself inferior to Jesus
- D.Jesus did not allow him to carry his sandals.
- E.John believed that Jesus had not repented.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (John considered himself inferior to Jesus)
Explanation
John said, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?", seeing himself as lower than Jesus (Matthew 3:14).